UPMC has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Strategic Data Management and Operations for its Health Economics department located in downtown Pittsburgh at the U.S. Steel Tower. This position will be part of the newly formed Analytics Performance team within Health Economics. The primary goal of this team will be to strengthen the Health Plan’s investment in Analytics by building consistency in analytic skills and standards across the Health Plan, while maintaining infrastructure designed to support further growth.

The incumbent of this position will develop standards for reporting and analytics deliverables designed to minimize the organizational risk associated with decision making on sub-optimal analyses; partner with analytic department leads to establish an audit schedule that tests quality of deliverables; use quality audit results to identify gaps in training and/or performance standards. He/she will also work with HR to standardize the job descriptions of the analytics job families and to establish supporting structure for the hiring and onboarding process of new analysts.

In addition, the Manager, Strategic Data Management and Operations may also ensure members of the analytic teams across the organization are trained properly in data sources, various analytical tools and methodologies, and metrics definitions to ensure the quality and consistency of analytic deliverables. They may partner with analytic department leads to curate training contents and develop curriculum; organize training forums and develop other training delivery platforms and processes; promote best practices across different analytics teams.

Responsibilities:

Reports directly to Senior Director of Analytics Performance, advising and implementing strategic activities to support department objectives; inform and advise on current trends, issues, problems and activities in functional areas and develop/implement appropriate interventions to facilitate problem resolutions and policy making.

Lead the planning, design, implementation, organization and administration of the Provider Incentive Programs. Oversee incentive program data analysis, provider facing and internal facing report creation and distribution as well as program payments and related support to provider facing staff. Provide Executive level reporting to support analysis of the program and facilitate continued improvement.

Ensure strong financial and operational performance within the Strategic Analysis of Clinical Affairs (SACA) department through critical decision making to support regulatory compliance and other organizational objectives, as well as developing and implementing Quality Control measures to maintain superior standard of reporting and data quality.

Support interactions between internal staff and the provider community through the continued development, maintenance and support of the Provider Encounter Tracking System.

Interact extensively with internal customers to build and maintain positive relationships supporting business goals and objectives; acts as a departmental liaison.

Document and maintain policies and procedures of the team / department.

Manage and develop assigned staff; hire talented staff and provide training and development tools for staff professional growth. Prepare and distribute work assignments while managing a diverse staff of Business Analysts.

Meet deadlines and turnaround times set by the department senior director and senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospital Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Health or a closely related field required. A secondary degree or certification related to Information Systems, Computer Science or Data Analytics is favorable. Equivalent work experience may be considered.

Minimum of five years management experience is required.

Excellent leadership skills are essential. Must also be collaborative and a team player.

Experience in achieving results without direct control over resources; strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability to develop strong interdepartmental relationships.

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

UPMC has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Strategic Data Management and Operations for its Health Economics department located in downtown Pittsburgh at the U.S. Steel Tower. This position will be part of the newly formed Analytics Performance team within Health Economics. The primary goal of this team will be to strengthen the Health Plan’s investment in Analytics by building consistency in analytic skills and standards across the Health Plan, while maintaining infrastructure designed to support further growth.

The incumbent of this position will develop standards for reporting and analytics deliverables designed to minimize the organizational risk associated with decision making on sub-optimal analyses; partner with analytic department leads to establish an audit schedule that tests quality of deliverables; use quality audit results to identify gaps in training and/or performance standards. He/she will also work with HR to standardize the job descriptions of the analytics job families and to establish supporting structure for the hiring and onboarding process of new analysts.

In addition, the Manager, Strategic Data Management and Operations may also ensure members of the analytic teams across the organization are trained properly in data sources, various analytical tools and methodologies, and metrics definitions to ensure the quality and consistency of analytic deliverables. They may partner with analytic department leads to curate training contents and develop curriculum; organize training forums and develop other training delivery platforms and processes; promote best practices across different analytics teams.

Responsibilities:

Reports directly to Senior Director of Analytics Performance, advising and implementing strategic activities to support department objectives; inform and advise on current trends, issues, problems and activities in functional areas and develop/implement appropriate interventions to facilitate problem resolutions and policy making.

Lead the planning, design, implementation, organization and administration of the Provider Incentive Programs. Oversee incentive program data analysis, provider facing and internal facing report creation and distribution as well as program payments and related support to provider facing staff. Provide Executive level reporting to support analysis of the program and facilitate continued improvement.

Ensure strong financial and operational performance within the Strategic Analysis of Clinical Affairs (SACA) department through critical decision making to support regulatory compliance and other organizational objectives, as well as developing and implementing Quality Control measures to maintain superior standard of reporting and data quality.

Support interactions between internal staff and the provider community through the continued development, maintenance and support of the Provider Encounter Tracking System.

Interact extensively with internal customers to build and maintain positive relationships supporting business goals and objectives; acts as a departmental liaison.

Document and maintain policies and procedures of the team / department.

Manage and develop assigned staff; hire talented staff and provide training and development tools for staff professional growth. Prepare and distribute work assignments while managing a diverse staff of Business Analysts.

Meet deadlines and turnaround times set by the department senior director and senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospital Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Health or a closely related field required. A secondary degree or certification related to Information Systems, Computer Science or Data Analytics is favorable. Equivalent work experience may be considered.

Minimum of five years management experience is required.

Excellent leadership skills are essential. Must also be collaborative and a team player.

Experience in achieving results without direct control over resources; strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability to develop strong interdepartmental relationships.

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

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